François MARTIN-KAVEL (1861-1931). "Cicada" or the young violinist. Oil on canvas signed lower right. Height : 81.5 cm - Width : 60.5 cm Large wooden frame with gilded composition. Note: François MARTIN-KAVEL specialized in female representations, featuring elegant or partially undressed women often adorned in exotic costumes. He exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he became a member. His refined, sensual style earned him a certain renown.